51st St. over Goose Pr Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Texas · 550 E of Ave P · Structure no. 000021594-68096
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
51st St. over Goose Pr Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 51st St. over Goose Pr Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 51st St. over Goose Pr Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 51st St. over Goose Pr Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 51st St. over Goose Pr Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is 51st St. over Goose Pr Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 51st St. over Goose Pr Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.